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LO12 CUW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,151 mi
Last recorded119,151 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 CUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2022 119,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Park brake requirements only just met

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,485 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,491 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,044 miles

both rear tyres wearing low- 3mm

offside front tyre worn unevanly outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,730 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LO12 CUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO12 CUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LO12 CUW registered?

LO12 CUW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is LO12 CUW safe to buy?

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